PC banned from policing for life after ‘disgusting’ attack on woman

A PC who launched a ‘disgusting’ attack on a woman has been banned from policing for life, as an accelerated misconduct panel today ruled he would have been sacked had he not already resigned. PC Oliver Banfield, who had been suspended from the force, was convicted of assault after an investigation by Warwickshire Police. Following […]
A Leicester man has been found guilty of murder following a fatal stabbing in the city last year

Patrick McDonagh, 21, was convicted following a five-week trial at Leicester Crown Court – and was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 26 years. He was also found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He appeared in court alongside 23-year-old Daniella Hill, who was found not guilty […]
Tributes have been paid to a young father who died after his car collided with a school bus

Chris John, 31, died after the crash on the A478 near Llandissilio in Pembrokeshire at around 8.30am on Monday. His family said he was “adored by everyone whose lives he touched especially his two young daughters”. They said they were “devastated by the sudden and tragic loss” of Mr John, who was from Clynderwen. A […]
A woman has been jailed after she assaulted her two month old daughter in Brookside, Telford

Sarah Ngaba, 27 years old from Briarwood, Telford has been sentenced to 14 years to serve a minimum of nine years eight months. The incident happened at an address in Brookside, Telford in November 2019. The child suffered life changing injuries. Detective Inspector Jo Whitehead from the vulnerability team in Telford said: “This is a […]
Jealous thug jailed after attacking his ex-partner’s friend with a hammer and samurai sword

A jealous thug has been jailed after he burst into his ex-partner’s home and attacked one of her friends using a hammer and samurai sword. John Williams has been sentenced to more than 11 years behind bars after the brutal assault at an address in Gateshead last September. The 34-year-old burst into the address […]
Emergency services have been called to HM Prison Winchester following an ongoing incident

Fire crews from Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester have been called to the Cat B Local Prison on Romsey Road following reports of an incident. Four fire crews a landrover and an aerial ladder were scrambled to the troubled jail just before 9pm on Tuesday evening. The nature of the incident is currently unclear but it’s […]
Dramatic rescue as ‘severe fire’ rips through Italian Bakery in North End in Portsmouth

More than 30 firefighters have been tackling the fire on London Road in Northend Portsmouth. Fire crews from Cosham, Southsea and Portchester were scrambled to the blaze at around 8pm on Tuesday evening as the blaze ripped through La Delizia Italian Bakery The flats above the shops were evacuated as fire crews donned breathing apparatus […]
Dramatic rescue as ‘severe fire’ rips through Italian Bakery in North End in Portsmouth

More than 30 firefighters have been tackling the fire on London Road in Northend Portsmouth. Fire crews from Cosham, Southsea and Portchester were scrambled to the blaze at around 8pm on Tuesday evening as the blaze ripped through La Delizia Italian Bakery The flats above the shops were evacuated as fire crews donned breathing apparatus […]
Have you seen Frank Childs, who is missing from his home #Braintree?

The 87-year-old was last seen at about 3pm today, Tuesday 18 May. He is wearing black corduroy trousers, a red top, a dark green zip up jacket, and a brown cap. Anyone who sees Frank is asked to contact Essex Police by calling 101.
Appeal for Sightings of Missing 77-Year-Old Elmie Williams, Leeds

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 77-year-old woman who has been reported missing in Leeds. Elmie Williams Elmie Williams was last seen in the Hyde Park area of Leeds at around 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday, 18 May). She is described as a black woman, approximately 5ft 6ins tall, of very slim build, with […]